P.O. Yara
contact: po.yara@mail.ui.edu.ng; yaraphilias@yahoo.com; poyara@justice.com; philltundeq@gmail.com |
YARA, Philias Olatunde NCE(Maths/Physics), B.Ed(Maths Edu) (ABU), M.Ed(Maths Edu) (Ibadan), PGD(Computer)(Ife), P.hD(Maths Education) (Ibadan)., ACPN, MNIM Senior System Programmer Area of SpecialisationMathematics Education and Computer Education Office:Zinox Lab 1, Ground Floor Computer Science Laboratory Building Tel: +234-08034715891; +234 - 07044057354 |
Current Research Projects [1] Characteristics of Females Studying Mathematics-Related Courses in some Universities in Nigeria [2] The effect of drug abuse on the academic performance of students in Mathematics in selected secondary schools in Nyamia North District of Kenya Dissertations and Thesis [1] Yara, P.O (1984): Continuous Assessment Scores in Senior Secondary Mathematics as a Predictor of Success in SSCE Mathematics in FGC Ido-Ani (M.Ed Project, University of Ibadan). [2] Yara, P.O (2008): School Environment and Student Factors as Predictors of Achievement in Secondary School Mathematics in Southwestern Nigeria (Ph.D Thesis, University of Ibadan, Ibadan). Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies [1] Member, Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN) [2] Member, Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN - 001130/2003) [3] Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM - 46154) Publications (a) Books already published: [1] Yara, P.O., S.C. Chiemeke and Choji Davou (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 1, University Press PLC, Ibadan. ISBN 978978069 2070 [2] Yara, P.O. and S. Chiemeke (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 2, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 978978069 2087 [3] Yara, P.O. and S. Chiemeke (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 3, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 978978069 2094 [4] Yara, P.O. and S. Chiemeke (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 4, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 978978069 2100 [5] Yara, P.O. and S. Chiemeke (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 5, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 978978069 2117 [6] Yara, P.O. and S. Chiemeke (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 6, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 978978069 2124 [7] Yara, P.O., S.C. Chiemeke and Souley B. (2009). Computer Studies for Junior Secondary Schools Book 1, University Press PLC, Ibadan. ISBN 9789780693145 [8] Yara, P.O., S. Chiemeke and Souley B. (2009). Computer Studies for Junior Secondary Schools Book 2, University Press PLC, Ibadan, ISBN 9789780693152 [9] Yara, P.O., S. Chiemeke and Souley B. (2009). Computer Studies for Junior Secondary Schools Book 3, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 9789780693169 [10] Yara, P.O. and Oyedele M. (2008) Introductory Information and Communication Technology for Schools and Colleges, Book 1, Anchor Publishing & Educational Consultants, Ibadan. ISBN 9783041095 [11] Yara, P.O. and Oyedele M (2008) Introductory Information and Communication Technology for Schools and Colleges, Book 2, Anchor Publishing & Educational Consultants, Ibadan. ISBN 9783041097 [12] Yara, P.O. and Oyedele M. (2008) Introductory Information and Communication Technology for Schools and Colleges, Book 3, Anchor Publishing & Educational Consultants, Ibadan. ISBN 9783041099 (b) Articles Already Published in Learned Journals: [1] Yara, P.O. (2001). The Impact of psychological research on Mathematics Education in Primary Schools. The Nigerian Forum: 1(3) 54 - 58. Nigeria [2] Yara,P.O and Osunade, O. (2005). Investigating the role of the internet in information searching by Nigerian university students. Nigeria Journal of Computer Literacy (NJCL). 1(6). Nigeria [3] Adesoji, F.A and Yara, P.O. (2007). Some School Environment Factors as correlates of Mathematics Achievement in Southwestern Nigeria, European Journal of Social Sciences (EJSS), 5(2), 132 141 , Austria, http://www.eurojournals.com/ejss [4] Adesoji, F.A and Yara, P.O (2007). Some Student Factors as correlates of Achievement in Mathematics in Southwestern Nigeria. European Journal of Scientific Research (EJSR), 19(3), 424 434, Austria, http://www.eurojournals.com/ejsr [5] Yara, P.O and Okurumeh, E.A.(2009): Meaning Focus, Practice and Invention Strategies on Achievement and Problem-solving skills of Senior Secondary Students in Mathematics. Global Journal of Mathematics and Statistics (GJMS), 1(1), pg -7, June, India. http://www.mathstat.org.in [6] Yara, P.O and Okurumeh, E.A.(2009): Meaning Focus, Interaction and Discussion Strategies on Achievement and Problem-solving skills of Senior Secondary Students in Mathematics. Global Journal of Mathematics and Statistics (GJMS), 1(1), pg 73, June, India. http://www.mathstat.org.in [7] Yara, P.O. (2009): Students Attitude towards mathematics and academic achievement in some selected secondary schools in Southwestern Nigeria. European Journal of Scientific Research. 36(3) 336 341, Austria, http://www.eurojournals.com/ejsr [8] Yara, P.O. (2009): Relationship between Teachers attitude and studentsacademic achievement in mathematics in some selected secondary schools in Southwestern Nigeria. European Journal of Social Science (EJSS). 11(3) 364 - 369 Austria, http://www.eurojournals.com/ejss [9] Yara, P.O. (2009): Mathematics Anxiety and Students Academic Achievement in some selected senior secondary schools in Southwestern Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences (PJSS), 6(3), 133-137, Pakistan, ISSN: 1683 8831. http://www.docsdrive.com [10] Yara, P.O. (2009): Professional Development Programmes and Mathematics Achievement of Senior Secondary school students in Southwestern Nigeria, Bangkok, Thailand. http://www.tharabun.com/download/educa2009/fullpdf/p16.pdf Recommended Links [2] http://www.mathstat.org.in [3] http://www.eurojournals.com/ejsr [4] http://www.eurojournals.com/ejss |